by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. Combined, these schools handed out 252 master's degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of liberal arts for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality liberal studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in liberal arts.
It's hard to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from North Carolina State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in liberal arts has to check out Middle Tennessee State University. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Middle Tennessee State University
It's difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of Miami
It is hard to beat University of South Florida - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of Memphis
Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Northern Kentucky University
Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Coastal Carolina University is a large public university located in the city of Conway.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from Coastal Carolina University
ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City.More information about a master’s in liberal arts from East Tennessee State University
Explore the best liberal arts schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 32 |
| Georgia | 370 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 83 |
| Virginia | 331 | 5 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 33 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 8 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 13 |
| Alabama | 258 | 32 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 8 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 24 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 0 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 180 |
| Humanities | 62 |
| Individualized Studies | 39 |
